Free Music Concerts in the Berkshires

THE 2010 HERON COVE TWILIGHT CONCERTS
Concert Schedule

The Heron Cove Concerts are a free venue that depends entirely upon donations and modest grants to exist. Heron Cove Concerts operates under the auspices of The Lightwing Institute in the Berkshires, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 to develop creative venues in film, television and internet. In 2005, live performance was integrated into these objectives.

Currently, the concerts offer a broad range of music, featuring many fine local and regional artists, who enjoy performing in the heart of our beautiful Berkshire scenery, and the intimate atmosphere of Heron Cove. Directly adjacent to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, Heron Cove has its own boat ramp and compound on the lake shore that can hold approximately 300 - 350 people. There is parking at and near the cove, but more parking can be added as needed. Many people choose to sit in the small public park across from Heron Cove, along the north pond of Cheshire Lake. Others choose to listen from their kayaks and canoes. Local lakeside residents frequently park their boats on the lake to enjoy the music. During Concerts, the boat ramp is reserved for concert parking (boat trailers are not able to park at the ramp during concerts, but small handcraft can be carried in on foot). When there is no concert, Heron Cove is available for catered events, such as weddings and other private celebrations, as well as corporate presentations and events.

We are an informal venue, sharing our site with a multitude of wildlife, particularly Eagles, Heron, Swallows, Osprey, and many others, often seen flying over our stage. All are welcome. We do encourage donations at performances, but no one is required to contribute. Our audiences are as eclectic as our music throughout the summer, attracting teens and young adults, to entire families including babies and grandparents - even the well behaved dog is permitted!